Service Safety; Safety Rules For Miter Saws - Craftsman 320.21195 Operator's Manual

SERVICE SAFETY
1 tf any part of this saw Is missing or should break, bend, or fall In any way;
or should any electrical component fall to perform properly: SHUT OFF the
power switch and remove the saw plug from the power source and have the
missing, damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation
2 Tool service must be performed only at a Sears Parts and Repair Cente_
Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk
of injury
3 When servicing a tool, use onJy fdentlca] replacement parts° Follow
instructions in the maintenance sectlon of this manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of etectdc
shock or Injury
SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAWS
1 Know your power tool. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn the
applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards
related to thls tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire
or serious injury
2 ALWAYS firmly clamp or bolt your miter saw to a secure, stable workbench or
table at approximately hip height
3 BE SURE that all adjustments are secure BEFORE making a cut,
4 ALWAYS make sure that the miter table and saw arm (beret function) are locked
in position BEFORE operating your saw_ Lock the miter table by securely
tightening the miter lock lever, Lock the saw arm (bevel function) by securely
tightening the bevel lock knob
5 USE the hold down clamp (included) to secure the workpiece, WHENEVER
possible.
6 BE SURE that the blade path Is free of nails. ALWAYS carefully Inspect lumber
and remove all nails BEFORE cutting
7 ALWAYS be sure that the blade clears the workplece, NEVER start the saw
with the blade touching the workptece, ALWAYS allow the motor to come up
to full speed BEFORE starting a cut
8 SUPPORT iong workpleces when cuttfng to mlnlmlze the risk of blade
pinching or kickback. The saw may stip, walk or stIde while cutting tong or heavy
boards,
9 NEVER use a length-stop on the free (scrap end) of a cfamped workplsce,
NEVER hold onto or bind the free scrap end of the workplace in any operation
If a work clamp and length stop are used together, THEY MUST BOTH BE
INSTALLED on the SAME SIDE of the saw table to prevent the saw from
catching the ioose end and kicking up
10, NEVER cut more than one piece at a tlmeo DO NOT STACK more than one
workpfece on the worktable at e ttme.
I1 AVOID awkward operations and hand posltlorts where a sudden slip could
cause your hand to move Into the blade. ALWAYS make sure that you have
good balance. NEVER operate your saw on the floor or In a crouched
posltlom
12 NEVER stand or have any part of your body In line with the path of
the blade.